Haul those lights, wreaths and reindeer out of the attic in preparation for WOW’s 25th Annual Holiday Decorating Contest. Judges will be hitting the neighborhood streets the weekend of Dec. 8-10, and it is up to you to let them know you’d like to be in the running. You can make it a group effort […]
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In the simplest terms, fostering an animal means taking that animal into your home and providing it with shelter and care until a forever home is found. Those animals could be too sick or young for adoption. They could be facing euthanasia at an overcrowded shelter. They could be homeless after their owner passed. No
In Florida, Hurricane season runs from June 1- November 30. The information outlined below is offered to help you prepare – especially those who are new to the area. Know your Evacuation Zone If you live in Westchase or the Northwest neighborhoods that receive the WOW, you live in a hurricane storm surge evacuation zone.
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For those who did not grow up along the Gulf Coast – from New Orleans to Tampa – the concept of a krewe may be unfamiliar. The term originally referred to societies in New Orleans that organized the city’s Mardi Gras festivities. It is thought to have been coined by The Mistick* Krewe of Comus,
Historically, the phrase, “you play (run, throw, hit) like a girl” has been hurled as an insult on school yards and sports fields. In recent years, a movement has ensued to flip the script and empower young women to redefine what it means to play like a girl. Karlie Mintzer, Recreation Assistant Supervisor at the
In the span of six weeks, four Sandhill Cranes were hit and killed along Linebaugh Avenue in Westchase. With a body length just shy of four feet and a wingspan of six feet, the sandhill crane is one of the most majestic creatures living among us. Florida is one of the few places in the
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By Chris Wilkerson, Senior Media Relations Strategist Hillsborough County Fire Rescue is replacing fire station 13 near Gunn Highway in Citrus Park to improve response times for residents and create a safer work environment for firefighters. The County will acquire parcels of land to replace Fire Station 13 near Gunn Highway using money from the
Westchase resident, Linda Senkowicz, launched her aqua fit classes in July of 2023 and the response has been great! These classes are open to all ages and increase muscular strength and mobility while having fun with low-impact moves designed to sculpt and tone the body. Dates/Times Current Session: February 1-April 30 Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays
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Do you have a new bundle of joy in your home? WOW is happy to share the big news with your neighbors. Simply complete the form below and upload a photo. If you have any questions, email editor@westchasewow.com.
By Lynn Gonzalez You probably know Mandolin Reserve as a relatively small community with residents of all ages and occupations. What you may not know is that three of its four-legged residents are unlikely heroes who came from the humblest of beginnings. Breezy, Everest and Jax were rescued by three different families who transformed them
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